Historical Events
- 1953 NFL Draft: Harry Babcock from University of Georgia first pick by San Francisco 49ers
Theater Premiere
Arthur Miller's play "Crucible" premieres in NYC
Arthur Miller
Famous Birthdays
- Jim Jarmusch, American director (Only Lovers Left Alive), born in Akron, Ohio
- Karen Moe, American swimmer (Olympic gold 200m butterfly 1972), born in Del Monte, Philippines
- Myung-Whun Chung, South Korean pianist & conductor (Chung Trio), born in Seoul, South Korea